At One Pigeon Takatu, we offer a self-catering holiday experience nestled in a serene rural setting. Our accommodation consists of two sleeping cabins, a currently-being-renovated living area with limited kitchen facilities, and a separate bathroom/laundry "outhouse". Enjoy the sunny private back deck, perfect for relaxing or dining al fresco, or relax on the soon-to-be-built front deck and take in the sea view. A short stroll to the local tidal beach, our location is ideal for swimming and water sports, and we are close to numerous attractions like Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary and Matakana's vibrant market. Join us for a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature!
Our accommodation includes two sleeping cabins - one Queen and one Twin Single - a living/cooking space, a separate bathroom/laundry "outhouse", and decks with sea or bush views. We provide linen, all normal kitchen stuff (crockery, cutlery), including fridge, BBQ, jug, toaster etc etc, television, wifi, heat pumps, off street parking, . All you need to bring is food and drink for your stay, clothes, and a smile.
We are located about an hour's drive north of Auckland City.
Enjoy the local tidal beach 5 minutes walk away; drive to Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary (20 minutes) where our favourite activity is kiwi spotting on the walk back after a sunset picnic dinner at Marine Triangle; explore Goat Island Marine Reserve (25 minutes drive); or play in the surf at Omaha Beach (15 minutes drive). There is also Tamahunga if you feel like a decent hilly walk, 2 golf clubs nearby, and the movie theatre at Matakana (10 minutes drive).
Unfortunately, our accommodation is not pet-friendly as the property is not fenced, nor do we allow smoking on the premises.
Yes! We are close to a variety of restaurants, bars, and shops, including the Matakana Saturday market.
We offer a full refund for cancellations up to 4 weeks prior to the date of the booking, however during the peak summer season, (December to March) we will not be able to refund payment on cancellation unless we can secure another booking.
Queen Cottage
The Queen Cottage sits slightly apart from the other buildings, and has a covered verandah facing the western sunset. Sleep in the comfort of a luxury queen bed; enjoy a cup of tea in bed in the morning. While our collection of buildings hark back to the old days of an "outhouse", the modern version has a flushing toilet, shower and laundry. We provide an umbrella and dressing gowns for our guests to visit the outhouse warm and dry - a 5 metre walk along a pebble path.
Twin Single Cabin
The Twin Single Cabin offers a comfortable stay for two adults who are happy to share a room, or older children who enjoy their own space. Twin single beds and a double wardrobe provide plenty of room to spread out. The cabin is nestled immediately adjacent to the Shed, on one end of the north facing deck. It is a short covered walk to the Outhouse bathroom.
The Shed
Booking the accommodation of your choice - Queen Cottage, Twin Cabin, or both, gives you exclusive use of the open-plan living and eating shed. You are not seeing things - the Shed is undergoing a complete makeover, in time for the Summer of 2025. Right now there is no option but al fresco dining! The new doors are in, the external cladding is almost complete, and we are excited at how it is coming along. We are retaining the vintage kitchen cupboards and the claw foot bath will be a garden feature in due course. Fully insulated and with a brand new heat pump, the Shed will be a great place to get away from the everyday.
